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Resident asks Chandler to revisit ordinance on large residential bird feeders after noise, damage complaints
Summary
A Chandler resident asked the council to pursue a reasonable ordinance regulating large‑scale bird feeding in residential areas, saying commercial‑sized feeders on a nearby property have caused property damage, odors and noise. Council members directed staff to follow up and indicated the matter had been discussed previously in subcommittee.
Joy Martin, a Chandler resident of more than 20 years, asked the council on Oct. 16 to revisit a possible ordinance regulating large residential bird feeders after prolonged neighborhood problems.
Martin said a nearby homeowner has maintained commercial‑sized feeders and block feeders in their backyard for about a year, and that the result has been an increase in birds that have damaged roofs, vehicles and outdoor furniture while generating persistent odors and loud noise. She said neighbors have reported similar impacts and that prior efforts stalled amid staff turnover.
"It's ruining the enjoyment of our backyard," Martin said. She asked the city to re‑examine the issue and consider code enforcement or a prohibition on commercial‑scale feeders in residential yards.
Council asked city staff to provide an update to the resident after the meeting. Councilmember Orlando said the matter had been discussed at the subcommittee level previously and requested follow up.
Why it matters: Excessive wildlife feeding can create property‑nuisance and health concerns for neighbors and may require code clarifications or enforcement to balance private property use and neighborhood impacts.
Provenance: Topic introduced at 00:38:00 and last related remarks at 00:40:47 in the meeting transcript.
